Banded 1/23/07

[hybeam54 0]

:nervous RidinMyHDDream:

thanks for the support...keep me in the loop...I want to know how/what you are up to & how you are feeling. :hungry:

JOline

[bandiva 0]

Hi Carol. Sorry about that, I am easily confused...lack of calories! I worried about the first fill more than I needed to. It didn't hurt at all. It gave me restriction, but I still need will power. I am so thankful to have this band. I will probably get another fill in a month or 6 weeks. I am feeling really healthy and I love that!

By the way, you are very funny, made me laugh out loud! My hubby thinks I am crazy....

[RidinMyHDDream 1]

No Worries! I can sooo relate to the lack of calories ditziness. Man, if I wasn't already a blonde I'd make a joke......

I agree I am thrilled with the possiblities that are presented by using this band as my way in to a healthier life. I've been working a lot on the mental game. Already caught myself once just going to the fridge cuz I was bored...ahhhhhhh... At least now I have something that helps me from acting on old bad habits. Day at a time...that's all we can do.

[gyfts 0]

Never more than the 23rd did the saying 'today is the first day of the rest of your life' mean more to me. I was banded in San Antonio by Dr. Carcamo. Everyone was great at the Nix and the day went smoothly. I've had very little pain at all. Now that i'm a full three days out the pressure has subsided and just the incisions are bugging me some. I'm on Clear liquids for a week and then the slider stuff starts. It's fascinating reading the different posts and seeing how others have different instructions for the phases. I am looking forward to the change in my life! I thought last year was a big one when I got my Harley. This year's addition (my band) will only help to make that lifestyle more fun. :clap2: Thanks to everyone who shares on these sites. The more I read the better informed I become and it helps to keep me focused on my own success.

Congratulations on your new band and your new journey!! Welcome to the board.

[RidinMyHDDream 1]

Well, that was a fast four weeks. If there's anyone sitting on the fence about this decision, come on over. It's been one of the best things that's happened to me in my life. Like others have expressed before me I can't believe I waited this long to make it happen.

I had my one month appt today. I'm down 15 pounds since I was banded. Yea! That makes 32 with the pre-surgery dieting. And it's been an easy journey for me so far. I had the first fill today. I aired on the cautious side today and kept it light based on what I've read here in the forums. But so far, no issues and tomorrow I'll try to get back to my diet from the past week. Trying 'new' foods and hopefully will continue without issues.

I'm looking forward to continuing on down the scale. Not going to try and rush it, just want to succeed. I can truly say to myself what I've said to others 'I believe in you Tinkerbell' ...yeah, I know my name's not Tinkerbell...lol But to finally believe that this long journey can at last end in successful weight loss is the best thing ever. Well, next to my Daughter, Granddaughter and my Harley of course!

Continued best wishes to all of us for success!

[g00dbyefat 0]

Never more than the 23rd did the saying 'today is the first day of the rest of your life' mean more to me. I was banded in San Antonio by Dr. Carcamo. Everyone was great at the Nix and the day went smoothly. I've had very little pain at all. Now that i'm a full three days out the pressure has subsided and just the incisions are bugging me some. I'm on Clear liquids for a week and then the slider stuff starts. It's fascinating reading the different posts and seeing how others have different instructions for the phases. I am looking forward to the change in my life! I thought last year was a big one when I got my Harley. This year's addition (my band) will only help to make that lifestyle more fun. :clap2: Thanks to everyone who shares on these sites. The more I read the better informed I become and it helps to keep me focused on my own success.

Hi there....I'm being banded by DR. Carcamo this month. Could you tell me more about your surgery day in detail? I'm very interested. I've read some posts where they said that were in 7am out by noon. Was this the case for you? All the info you could give me would be GREATLY appreciated. I'm excited, but nervous as I haven't had surgery since I was a kid.

Thanks a lot!!!

Christy :cool2:

[hybeam54 0]

congtaulations on makin your decision to change your life...surgery was a breeze....back to work in four days...good luck with your journey....:biggrin2:

[RidinMyHDDream 1]

Hi Christy,

Surgery was really quite easy I thought. Carcamo and his staff are great! I did get there first thing in the morning and was out of the door by noonish. Toughest part was waking up with that usual after surgery grogginess but just relax. Remember it's all for a good cause and it doesn't last. The port pain for me was the longest to deal with. Just really tender and couldn't sleep on that side for a few weesk. But then, like everything, one day it was gone and no recollection of it afterwards.

Just follow the instructions. Get all of your stuff pre-surgery so you don't have to hunt it down afterwards. I took off 7 days I think only because I wanted to get through some of my mushy phase before I went to work. I was never hungry, just a little light headed because of the lack of calories but that's normal. Remember though, everyone is different so my experience may be different than yours. But also remember that Dr. Carcamo is one of the best and his people are too. Also remember you're doing it for you and for your future.

Best of luck to you!

Carol :cool2: